IPO operational algorithm teams throughout the life cycle of NPOESS environmental satellites

James L. Duda; Pamela G. Emch

doi:10.1117/12.559741

15 September 2004 IPO operational algorithm teams throughout the life cycle of NPOESS environmental satellites

James L. Duda, Pamela G. Emch

Proceedings Volume 5549, Weather and Environmental Satellites; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.559741
Event: Optical Science and Technology, the SPIE 49th Annual Meeting, 2004, Denver, Colorado, United States

Abstract

The tri-agency Integrated Program Office (IPO) created Operational Algorithm Teams (OATs) in 1997 to provide scientific advice for managing the development and operation of the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS). The scientific advice focuses on (1) assuring sound science in instrument and systems design in addition to (2) assuring development and implementation of sound scientific algorithms. This paper outlines the role of IPO operational algorithm teams from mission conception, through instrument design and development, algorithm science code development and conversion to operational code, data processing system implementation, calibration, validation, and, finally, operational data and products distribution to a range of users for weather, national security, and climate science. The composition of the algorithm science teams changes substantially as the sensors and algorithms are developed, tested, integrated, launched, become operational, and age on-orbit. The concept of leveraging our heritage scientists has proven successful with many tangible benefits to the government, the contractor teams, and, ultimately, the nation's taxpayers.

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James L. Duda and Pamela G. Emch "IPO operational algorithm teams throughout the life cycle of NPOESS environmental satellites", Proc. SPIE 5549, Weather and Environmental Satellites, (15 September 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.559741

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